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Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
BYD’s first UK wagon, the Seal 6 Touring, squares up to VW’s Passat Estate, our current Towcar of the Year
BYD Seal 6 review
BYD Seal 6 review
Plug-in hybrid family car offers saloon or estate options and good value for money
All-new Hyundai Bayon confirmed as testing begins
All-new Hyundai Bayon confirmed as testing begins
Hyundai isn’t giving up on small petrol cars despite its all-electric Ioniq revolution
BYD Sealion 5 review
BYD Sealion 5 review
The BYD Sealion 5 is an impressively frugal plug-in hybrid SUV that costs less than many of its pure-petrol rivals
The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius
The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius
Steve Walker explains why the Toyota Prius is the most influential car of the last 30 years
Lepas set for UK launch: Jaecoo and Omoda get a new sibling as our Chinese car options grow again
Lepas set for UK launch: Jaecoo and Omoda get a new sibling as our Chinese car options grow again
Billed as being ‘for the ‘urban explorer’, Lepas will bring European-focused hybrid SUVs
Chery Tiggo 9 review
Chery Tiggo 9 review
The Chery Tiggo 9 offers space, comfort and a strong plug-in hybrid system at a keen price
Volkswagen Passat review
Volkswagen Passat review
Family car is now offered exclusively as an estate, but it remains an upmarket choice in the class
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
A sharper chassis derived from the Speed’s can now be paired with the standard PHEV powertrain
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
Skoda is working to keep its combustion cars feeling fresh for customers that don’t feel the need to go EV just yet
Fiat 600 review
Fiat 600 review
The Fiat 600 looks the part, has a comfortable ride, and provides plenty of equipment for a reasonable price
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
Porsche is planning further upgrades for its Panamera, spotted here in high-performance hybrid guise
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
The Temerario combines a high-revving V8 engine with a plug, and it's a very exciting combination
Volvo XC40, XC60 and XC90 SUVs will all get a revamp as brand hedges bets with hybrid
Volvo XC40, XC60 and XC90 SUVs will all get a revamp as brand hedges bets with hybrid
The pragmatic decision will see Volvo building hybrids for as long as customers ask for them
Alfa Romeo Junior Ti version launched in 2026 update
Alfa Romeo Junior Ti version launched in 2026 update
The baby Alfa Romeo now has a choice of four trim levels and petrol or electric power
New Omoda 5 SHS-H adds hybrid power to the SUV’s range
New Omoda 5 SHS-H adds hybrid power to the SUV’s range
The new hybrid Omoda 5 offers improved economy over the petrol-powered model
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
Buyers of plug-in hybrids could save up to 4,500 Euros, while Germans choosing an EV could save up to 6,000 Euros
Three-car garage: BMW i8, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Corolla Touring Sports for under £65,000
Three-car garage: BMW i8, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Corolla Touring Sports for under £65,000
Buying a hybrid doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice driving fun; these mild, self-charging and plug-in hybrid options are the frugal enthusiast’s ultim…
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a bargain alternative to the Kia Sportage
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a bargain alternative to the Kia Sportage
Chinese giant is pitching its new plug-in SUV at the mainstream elite, but undercuts them on price
New Honda badge confirmed: EV era brings a fresh 'H' logo
New Honda badge confirmed: EV era brings a fresh 'H' logo
Honda is embracing a new era of EVs with a fresh badge
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
UK MD says he’s had conversations with top-level management that could see the legendary 4x4 reinvented for EV age
New Geely Starray hits the Kia Sportage where it hurts at under £30k
New Geely Starray hits the Kia Sportage where it hurts at under £30k
The Chinese brand’s EM-i Super Hybrid system promises a massive pure-electric range of up to 84 miles
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
It’s clear that all buyers want are affordable and desirable cars
Manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo and Renault are building affordable cars people actually want to buy, and it’s backed up by sales data
KGM Actyon and Torres hybrids get a boost from BYD
KGM Actyon and Torres hybrids get a boost from BYD
Korean brand’s Dual Tech Hybrid system is designed to offer an EV-like driving experience
Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Have a happy Aygo Xmas for only £187 per month
It’s been less than a month since the refreshed Aygo X went on sale, and now it’s our Deal of the Day for 21 December
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Being Jeep’s range-topping model means the Grand Cherokee 4xe is normally an expensive car to buy. But not with our Deal of the Day for December 18.
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
New Fiat 600 Sport injects the chic small SUV with bad-boy attitude
Sport trim will be available on the hybrid and electric Fiat 600 from January 2026
Audi A5 review
Audi A5 review
The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
Value for money is the Mazda 2 Hybrid’s forte, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 16.
New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for
New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for
The Renault Clio isn't due to arrive in the UK until 2027, but we've already been for a drive
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
The Dacia Sandero and its Stepway offshoot get a fresh look and extra kit as part of mid-life revisions
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
New Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 review: an SUV that puts passengers first
New Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 review: an SUV that puts passengers first
The mild-hybrid Citroen C5 Aircross joins the PHEV and EV, and it might just be the pick of the range
New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
We hit the road in the hybrid version of the new Mercedes CLA to see how it stacks up against its EV brother
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme